Japan Open 2019

Another Japanese major event in the fall! This FIDE rated tournament attracts players from abroad and it’s open to everyone.
Top 5 players and a top female player will qualify for Japan Chess Championship 2020. And a plaque for the top female player as well!

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Dates : November 1-4 2019
Venue : “Kyurian” Across from JR Oimachi station.
5-18-1 Higashi Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Time Control: 90min + 30sec/move
*This is a FIDE and NCS-rated tournament.
Entry Criteria: NCS members 
(1-tournament membership fee is available: Adults 2000yen, U18 1000yen)
Entry Fee: Adults 8000yen, U23 6000yen, U18 4000yen
(GM, IM half price)
Entry: Please send an email toregistration@japanchess.org to register
Entry Deadline: October 29, 20:00
Payment Deadline: October 30, 12:00
*Please see regulations below.

  • Schedule:
  • 11/1 14:00 Venue opens  15:00 – 15:40 Registration
  • 11/1 15:40 pairings
  • 11/1 R1 16:00
  • 11/2 R3  10:00     R4 15:00
  • 11/3 R5  10:00     R6 15:00
  • 11/4 R7  9:15     R6 14:00
  • Award ceremony after R7
  • The organizers reserve the right to change the above starting times when necessary

Regulations for  Japan Open:Japan Open 2019 Regulations